Congratulations to the Class of 2009! What a pleasure to have worked alongside of you, watching your dreams become a reality. You are a talented group of Millenniels- determined, resilient and focused. I wish you all the best as you say goodbye to your high school days and begin the exciting transition to college life. Before you [...]Read Full Article →

The Recession, Teens & College Planning April 10, 2009 Fox 5 News, Good Day Street Talk w/ Brett Larson As a recent guest of Fox 5 News, I spoke about several strategies for students on applying to and paying for college in a recession. One such strategy includes a focus on how generous colleges [...]Read Full Article →

It’s that time of year. Many students will opt for college visits over the summer given busy school years packed with academics, athletics, activities, socializing and more. Although colleges will be quieter with only summer sessions in place, students can still “take the pulse” of the campus environment. Plan ahead by signing up for the group [...]Read Full Article →

Summer is a great time for “rising seniors” to research outside scholarship opportunities to help pay for college. And, it’s important to know that you don’t have to be an academic wiz to earn scholarship dollars. In fact, local, state and national scholarships are awarded annually to students based not only on academic merit, but [...]Read Full Article →

The Class of 2009 faces one of the toughest job markets in recent history. While many businesses across the country have issued across the board hiring freezes, there’s one bright light that continues to shine. Teach For America, an organization that trains high achieving grads to teach in poverty stricken districts, continues to expand with over [...]Read Full Article →

What an impression! I joined hundreds of students, parents, admissions reps and college counselors recently at the popular Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) college fair in New York City. The brain child of Loren Pope, CTCL is a group of colleges identified for their teaching excellence, small size, undergraduate focus, collaborate learning, and passion toward [...]Read Full Article →

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